Wittek sprains MCL, and other notes

Quarterback Max Wittek, who left Saturday's practice early because of a knee injury, said Tuesday that he suffered a sprained MCL. Wittek did not practice Tuesday -- and neither did receiver Marqise Lee, who suffered a minor knee injury on Saturday -- and it's unknown whether Wittek will be able to practice Thursday or Saturday. After that, the Trojans take a week off, so it's possible that Wittek could miss all or most of four of USC's 15 spring practices. In Wittek's absence, Cody Kessler and Max Browne shared snaps. Kessler had the better day, as Browne threw two interceptions. For more on all that and more, check out today's practice recap from the Register...

Finally, to make sure all of USC's ''Max'' players are covered, here's a note that didn't make it to the paper. Max Tuerk, who moved to center at the start of spring practice, has struggled with snaps to the quarterback. For the first time in spring, USC had Marcus Martin taking snaps at center. Martin played guard in 2012 but took a large portion of the center snaps when the team held unofficial workouts before the start of spring practice. Coach Lane Kiffin said Martin would continue to get work at center on Thursday and Saturday.

Also, incoming freshman Leon McQuay, who had been practicing at cornerback, spent Tuesday's practice at safety.

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